Hitamuki (ひたむき – Single-Minded)
Hitamuki ひたむき The Japanese term hitamuki (ひたむき) is used to describe a person who is single-mindedly devoted to a particular
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Gashin Shōtan (臥薪嘗胆 – Struggling against Difficulties)
Gashin Shōtan 臥薪嘗胆 To endure hardships and continue making efforts to achieve one’s goal is called gashin shōtan (臥薪嘗胆). 目的を達成するため、苦労を重ねたり、努力を続けることを、「臥薪嘗胆」と言います。
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Ishi no Ue ni mo San-nen (石の上にも三年 – Perseverance Pays Dividends)
Ishi no Ue ni mo San-nen 石の上にも三年 Today I would like to introduce a Japanese proverb, ishi no ue ni
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